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  1. Humane Finns Lead Reds to Surrender

    Date released
    8 Jan 1940
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    924
    NoS ID
    037057
    Story no
    6 / 7

    Finns mount guns on skis to consolidate successes, whilst their care for wounded prisoners encourages Reds to surrender.

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  2. Christmas in Finland

    Date released
    8 Jan 1940
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    40/3
    NoS ID
    097657
    Story no
    2 / 7
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    Finnish people celebrate Christmas even though there is still danger from air attack by the Russians. And from the battle front comes pictures of a Russian convoy that was ambushed by the Finnish Army and...

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  3. Amazing Finns Pile Victory on Victory

    Date released
    11 Jan 1940
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    925
    NoS ID
    037064
    Story no
    6 / 7

    On Arctic front, General Wallenius prepares for his latest victory.

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  4. War in the Arctic Circle

    Date released
    11 Jan 1940
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    40/4
    NoS ID
    097665
    Story no
    3 / 7
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    Russo/Finnish war continues, and already one whole division has been completely destroyed. Finnish C-in-C General Wallenius interviews Russian prisoners for information. But as the Russians retreat they...

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  5. Gallant Finns Ask Aid to Stop Bombers

    Date released
    18 Jan 1940
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    927
    NoS ID
    037078
    Story no
    7 / 7

    As Finns fight on despite daily ruthless bombing, President Kallio meets foreign journalists. In London, Madame Gripenberg, Finnish Minister’s wife, receives gifts from Britons.

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  6. Russo-Finnish War

    Date released
    18 Jan 1940
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    40/6
    NoS ID
    097685
    Story no
    4 / 6
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    Finnish troops continue their fight against the Russians fighting in groups of twos and threes, quietly and smoothly through the snow. But the Russians continue to bomb Finnish towns, the latest raid being...

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  7. Finnish Ambushes Secure Rich Spoils

    Date released
    25 Jan 1940
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    929
    NoS ID
    037092
    Story no
    6 / 6

    As fierce battles rages near Salla, Finns count vast spoils taken in last big victory.

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  8. Russo/Finnish War - Battle of Suomussalmi

    Date released
    25 Jan 1940
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    40/8
    NoS ID
    097700
    Story no
    1 / 6
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    First pictures of Finland’s greatest victory, the destruction of the Russian 44th Division.

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  9. Amazing Pictures Back Up Finn Claims

    Date released
    1 Feb 1940
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    931
    NoS ID
    037098
    Story no
    1 / 6
    Extras
    1 film clip

    As Finnish capital burns after the latest air raid, first pictures show astounding captures of war material left behind by routed Red Army.

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  10. Huge Captures Fill Finn Prison Camps

    Date released
    5 Feb 1940
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    932
    NoS ID
    037105
    Story no
    2 / 4

    These pictures confirm often doubted reports of huge Finnish victories.

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